Power Foods for You
As spring approaches and you get ready for summer fun in the sun, you want to look and feel your best. Why not do it by filling your plate with food that gives you energy, puts you in a better mood, and improves your focus. It’s time to graze the supermarket looking for new foods which will help you be the best you can be!
Here are some examples of “Power Up” foods:
Power up: Stamina
- Artichokes- loaded with magnesium, these low-calorie veggies give you the boost you need to get through your day!
- Spinach—Iron is essential for red blood cells which fuel your muscles with oxygen for energy. Eating a cup of these leafy greens will help keep you stronger, just like Popeye said!
Power up: Your Mood
- Walnuts– Walnuts contain tryptophan, an amino acid your body needs to create the “feel-good” hormone serotonin.
- Asparagus– Those green spears are one of the best veggie sources of folate, a B vitamin that could help boost your mood.
Power up: Your Skin
- Salmon—No need for needles, this food is wrinkle prevention on a plate! Dermatologists also reveal that the omega 3 fatty acids in salmon regulate oil production in the skin keeping your complexion acne-free!
- Strawberries—These fruits are loaded with antioxidants that help skin repair damage caused by environmental factors like pollution and UV rays.
Power up: Your Memory
- Eggs- The yolks are chock-full of choline, a key nutrient for memory.
- Blueberries– Eat them regularly and you may reap big brain benefits. A study published in the Annals of Neurology found that people who ate blueberries as they aged, could slow their memory decline compared to those who consumed less of the fruit.
The power of food to make you your best cannot be denied, so use it your benefit today!
Your turn to take action: What food makes you feel your best?
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I am glad to read that my diet is mostly good for me. My fave food is raw chocolate, which I have with walnuts, blueberries and greek yoghurt most days.
Yum, chocolate and walnuts…antioxidants and omega 3’s – so good for you!
Excellent tips. There are so many good foods for us out there just need to be smart about our choices over the long haul.
Agreed!!